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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1906

Page

5

Mown Pa Woman Ends Life in Family Home

Mrs Mary McKittrick of Uniontown reports that Eutury's Past Ind personal crisis led to the death of 108 year old woman on April 30 1906. A lifeless body was found with a throat wound in the early morning as family members worried over her derangement and long illness. Relier Gustom tended to her, but she died later that forenoon.

Mown Mary McKittrick Uniontown Sevand eKittrick Toom

Police Court Slow As Two Drunks Admit Coin

Police court sessions moved slowly as two intoxicated individuals were brought in for processing. The article notes the events occurred Wednesday morning and one other related incident the night before, with officials recording the facts.

Cochran Funeral Services Held for Robert Cochran

Funeral services for the young Robert Cochran were held Wednesday at Calérnd Bois. Interment will be at Totten Chaps in St. Claireville, with remains to be shipped tomorrow morning.

Robert Cocchran Bion St. Claireville

Valuations Underway for Railroads Oil Leases and Utilities

After board of public works completes real estate values the next step is to valuate railroads telephone and telegraph lines oil leases oil wells pipelines and other utilities. Tax commissioners staff prepare forms showing last fiscal year valuations and 1906 returns. Personal property assessors fix valuations on oil properties with shown examples a well valued at 16 272 for 16 bpd and a 30 barrel well valued at 30 000 at 1000 per barrel per day to guide assessor rates.

Board of Public Works Tax Commissioners Office Board i A Oll

Vinnie Wilson Accepts Time For Cain Street House

Vinnie Wilson, arrested Saturday night and fined 20 and thirty days in jail for operating a house on Cain street, will not appeal and will serve her sentence. S. Holden attended news matters in Mt. Clare on Wednesday, and Mrs. Dr. Maloy of Shinnston visited as a pleasant shopper on Tuesday. Jones, from St. Mary, offers medical care for inflammation.

Vinnie Wilson Cain Street S. Holden Wedneston Mt. Clare Dr. Maloy Shinnston Ternonn E Jones

McGeorge Letter Details San Francisco Disaster

D W McGeorge of Clarksburg West Virginia shares an extensive letter from his California based brother J F McGeorge recounting the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Edith, Stanford University’s Roble Hall, chimneys and arches collapse, two students killed, banks closed for thirty days, and reactions from governors and business leaders.

D. W. McGeorge J. F. McGeorge California San Francisco Eureka Cal Clarksburg W. Va Edith Stanford Univers Roble Hall Pennsylvania Hanna Ff. McGeorgh

Meadow Brook Woman Withdraws Warrant Demand

A Meadow Brook resident visited Squire Riley on Tuesday seeking a neighbor’s arrest over alleged curses and bird names. The claimant asked for a warrant but withdrew the demand the next morning after discussion.

Meadowbrook Squire Riley

Baseball results and schedules from early matches

Yesterday Philadelphia defeated Washington 16 to 2 while New York beat Boston 8 to 0 and St Louis edged Cleveland 3 to 1. Today Philadelphia faces Brooklyn and New York meets Boston with several other matchups including Pittsburgh at Cincinnati and Chicago at St Louis.

Cincionella Pittsburg Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Boston Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit St Louie

Cotton Panama Weaves in Shadow Plaids for Summer

Textile note describes three patterns of shadow plaids for cotton Panama weaves. Mentions suitability for summer wear and affordability, with emphasis on fashionable yet economical polo and suit fabrics.

Panama

Chiffon Taffetas and Changeable Colors for Tailored Salts

Fabric listing notes chiffon taffetas in multiple shades including white ivory steam black and evening tones. Mentions 19 inch width and the standard 596 offering with a reputation for quality and value.

Catholic fair draws strong support at Centennial hall

The second evening of the Catholic fair in Centennial hall for the proposed boys school was a decisive success and tonight the final event is expected to attract many patrons. Supper starts at 5 o'clock. S.C. Denham left today for Whiteling to attend a meeting of the Republican congressional committee of which he is a member.

Centennial Hall S.C. Denham Whiteling Republican Congressional Committee

Infant Wear and Accessories Unveiled at Bargain Prices

The advertisement showcases infant dresses from 25c to 910, ranging from dainty Jane mother hubbard styles to hand embroidered French designs. It highlights exceptional offers in Nalosook fabrics, French knots, caps, fine lawns and silks, sheer lingerie materials, and sun hats in multiple styles with prices from 60c to $1.00.

Jane Mother Hubbard

Washable Walking Skirts Ad Featuring Quick Sales

An old time sale note markets washable walking skirts with prices and brisk profit framing. The ad signals quick sales and small profits as its business motto.

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